Careers Unwrapped

In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Nicola Bird, Founder and Managing Director at Accxel.
Join them as they explore:

• How Nicola’s career shifted from beauty therapy to construction
• How Nicola and Accxel are bringing new talent into construction
• Why all forms of education are important
• Nicola’s experiences of being a woman in construction
• The importance of learning who you are as a leader

And much more!
Nicola is the Founder and Managing Director of Accxel, a construction training school and academy. Initially starting her career in the beauty industry as the youngest college lecturer on her campus and then owning her own salon, she joined the construction industry at age 23. Fifteen years later, she has been named one of the top 10 inspirational women in construction.  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
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Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Marion Miranda, Health Copywriter at Leith, and Joe Sayer, Art Director at Leith.
Join them as they explore:

• Balancing the creative process and working to a brief
• The process behind the winning Cannes Young Lions entry
• How they learned the creative skills that they use day-to-day
• How the advertising industry could open up to a more diverse group of people
• The advice they would give young creators looking to get started in advertising

And much more!
Marion Miranda is Health Copywriter at Leith, an award-winning creative agency that makes ads, websites, social media campaigns, and strategies for various brands, such as IFPMA and Nandos. Joe Sayer also works with Leith as an Art Director. In 2023, they were Gold winners of the Cannes Young Lions Print Competition. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett brings you a new type of episode: a masterclass. 

Each masterclass will feature a bite-sized conversation with an expert who will share their tips and tricks for one of the skills needed to excel in your career.
This week: James Evans, Director and Lead Public Speaking Coach at Vensa Coaching, on selling yourself!
Join them as they explore:

• How to deal with nerves before a public speaking event.
• Coping with mistakes during a presentation.
• Why your first minute of speaking is crucial.
• How to interact with your audience.

Named one of the Top Ten Speech Coaches in the UK by Yoodli, James Evans is an expert in public speaking and presenting. He previously ran workshops for Kensington Palace, Deloitte, Cartier, and Microsoft, as well as many other big names, using his extensive expertise to coach clients into becoming confident speakers. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
Episode Resources:

• Vensa Coaching Blog: https://www.vensacoaching.co.uk/blog 
• TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/talks 

Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Antonio Cinelli, Head of Production at Belstaff.
Join them as they explore:

• What the production process is really like in fashion
• How Antonio found his way into the fashion industry
• The working environments at large fashion designers
• How leadership skills are learnt
• The importance of constant learning and listening

And much more!
An accomplished production and technical product engineering leader, Antonio Cinelli has over fifteen years of experience in the fashion industry. He currently acts as Head of Production at Belstaff, a functional clothing brand founded to move people forward. He has previously held positions at AllSaints, LK Bennett, and Burberry. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by David Grant, a primary school teacher in Glasgow with a large platform on TikTok under the name @organisededucator.
Join them as they: 

• Discuss the challenges and rewards of being a teacher
• Explore using artificial intelligence in the classroom
• Talk about the differences between a good teacher and a great one
• Highlight  the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching 
• Trace David’s journey from accounting to teaching 

And much more!
David Grant is a primary school teacher in Scotland. He is also a TikTok creator under the name of @organisededucator with over 59.3K followers and 2.6M likes. David’s content includes his daily routine, tips and tricks for teaching (AI tools, how-to guides, etc.), funny videos about teaching, and more. He also has his own podcast called Inside Voices: A Teacher Podcast. 
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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Clare Yelland-Friel.
Join them as they explore:

• What the construction sector is really like
• How Clare drew on previous toxic work environments to create an empowering culture at her own companies
• The impact Clare has had in construction
• The pros and cons of degree apprenticeships
• Varying definitions of success

And much more!
Clare Yelland-Friel, winner of Design and Build UK Awards Influencer 2023 and named in the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction, is a construction and marketing expert. She currently acts as Chief Marketing Officer at Extra Time App, Director of marketing and communications agency Friel, Founder of Construction Anglia, and Director of Friel Consulting. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.

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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Rich Waller, the brains behind the Career Acceleration Project. 
Join them as they explore:

• How Rich got involved with genetic science
• How to change your career path
• The three skills needed to become a “premium product”
• Guiding principles for securing a pay rise

And much more!
After five successful years as a genetic scientist, Rich Waller redirected his career journey, quitting his job and spending twelve months interviewing and studying world-class CEOs and VPs. Now he runs the Career Acceleration Project, coaching others in the bulletproof habits that lead to career acceleration and guaranteed pay rises. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.

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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Kaelon Parkes, an officer in the London Metropolitan Police. 
Join them as they: 

• Delve into Kaelon’s decision to join the police and his experiences on the beat
• Discuss what the Met. has done wrong and what it is doing right
• Highlight the different qualities that make a good police officer
• Outline how communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence often go underappreciated
• Dig into the ways Kaelon hopes to improve diversity with his outreach work

And much more!
Kaelon Parks has been with the London Metropolitan Police for over seven years. After joining through the initial police learning development program, he worked as a response officer in Lambeth and a dedicated ward officer in Southwark. He is now an outreach officer, finding and nurturing the next generation of police talent.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by James Tanner, Chef and TV Personality.
Join them as they:

• Dig into the reality of working in a kitchen
• Explore what sets apart great chefs
• Discuss James’ journey from great chef to great business owner
• Highlight the speed bumps of James’ restaurateur journey
• Give advice on switching to the chef trade from another profession

And much more!
James Tanner has been cooking on our screens for over twenty years, making his first appearance in 2002 on Great Food Live. Since then, James has appeared on a myriad of shows, including Ready Steady Cook, Lorraine, and Saturday Kitchen. Partnering with his brother, James has opened four successful restaurants across the UK and written four recipe books. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Anna Anderson, Founder and CEO at Kindred.
Join them as they:

• Discuss transitioning from a startup to an established business
• Explore the foundations of Kindred
• Highlight the highs and lows of social work
• Explain the impact social work had on Anna’s approach to Kindred
• Shine a light on the most inspirational leaders in Anna’s life

And much more!
Anna Anderson is a social entrepreneur, as evidenced by her founding and directing of Kindred, an open house with a heart for community in West London. In her work, she focuses on ensuring the brand's values are kept at the heart of everything they do, which is ultimately the human future of work and community. Before founding Kindred, Anna obtained a BA in Social Work and Social Policy from the University of Nottingham and, more recently, has achieved an Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship from The London School of Economics and Political Science. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
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Careers Unwrapped is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• From Dreams to Reality: Camila Holden-Ayala’s Journey to Senior Account Manager at Broadcast Revolution
• How to Kickstart your Career by Asking Questions with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at Strategy&
• Make Mistakes… Then Learn From Them! With Rahul Moodgal, Director of Parvus Asset Management

Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach; 

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